We highly recommend Evan Cannon at JLKB. We have been remodeling our kitchen and bath and chose…read moreJLKB for all our hardware fixtures after meeting with Evan Cannon. Evan is the best and we had a great experience working with him. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable and was the same pleasant, helpful person after we received our fixtures and happen to need help, as was our case. Evan helped us through the daunting selection process, explaining all the options thoroughly to make sure we had the right fixtures for our needs and design preferences. He always made himself available for questions and to address any concerns we had. We are beyond pleased with all the hardware fixtures Evan helped us select and are very happy we went to JLKB. Writing reviews is not our thing, but we wanted to share the great experience we had with Evan Cannon at JLKB because we know how stressful it is going through a home remodel, visiting showrooms, etc.

We just remodeled our master bathroom here in Oakland and chose JLKB to be our 'go to' for all our…read morehardware purchases. Anya at the Oakland location could not have served us better helping us navigate all the options to find the perfect fixtures and negotiating the delivery of such so all arrived in a timely fashion. The final outcome was spectacular! I highly recommend this business.

So this morning I was making coffee in our newly remodeled kitchen. Everything about it is…read moreimproved. The space is small, less than 120 sq. feet in our mid-1920's era house, and yet there is an amazing amount of counter and storage space, and the workflow between range, fridge, coffee station and sink is natural and makes sense. Everything is light and airy looking and the space looks modern yet retains the feel of early 20th century construction. Tile, counter, cabinets, floor and paint are complimentary, and soothing. There's even a range hood for handling cooking exhaust. We could not be happier with the outcome of our project, and we realize that engaging Aimee Toy Inouye at Paragon Kitchens and Bath was the number one reason for the success of our remodeling project. Rewind 4 months. My wife and I decided our 90s-era old kitchen had to go. Massive dark granite counters/backsplash was cracking, Ikea cabinets were crumbling, lighting was dim and we could barely lay out a cutting board for meal prep. We knew enough subcontractors that we thought we could handle the project ourselves, but how were we going to best change the space? We investigated kitchen design firms and the upfront cost seemed shockingly high. Paragon's quote was in the middle of several firms we investigated, but still, we were thinking we could save money right away by figuring out a design ourselves. Keep in mind, engaging a designer will be your first expense. Later on you will be writing check after check without thinking twice but in the beginning, you will hesitate. You will think, they can spit floor plans out of a computer in an hour. It's a counter and some cabinet boxes and some tiles. Plug in the numbers and it's done. You will think of the cost of designer time, when you really should think of the cost of designer expertise. You are paying for knowledge, experience, and talent, which actually is priceless. In this case Aimee's knowledge, experience and talent were an amazing bargain. She and her partner Christina visited our kitchen several times and talked to us about our issues and what we wanted out of a remodel. They took exact measurements, and then several weeks later came back with renderings of four different layouts, with pros and cons listed for each. We worked with her and in the end combined two of these proposed designs and asked for cabinet estimates, a counter source, and advice on paint, flooring and tile. Here Aimee's contacts were key. We visited a slab yard in Berkeley together and picked out stone that would work with her design, and found complimentary backsplash tile and flooring. She put together a cabinet order that was complex and complete, with a company that gave a firm delivery date, and with that in place we were able to start demo on Jan 5. Paragon provided a complete set of layout and elevation plans with all measurements that our electrician, cabinet installer, tile contractor and plumber used with everything accurate and complete. Because of her assistance, we experienced smooth sailing step by step, and the project was completed exactly one month later! Throughout the process, Aimee was instantly responsive with questions about delivery, measurements, paint colors, lighting fixture suggestions, and sink and faucet recommendations. Everything she recommended worked perfectly, and when everything was finished the results were amazing. We could not have been more pleased. My wife and I recommend Paragon highly. Remember when considering engaging a designer, that you will be living with the end result for many years, long after the memory of starting the ball rolling has faded. You will enjoy the results!

Contracting with Paragon was by far the best money we spent on our remodel. I can't say enough good…read morethings about Aimee Inouye. Not only did she capture our design esthetic beautifully, she also connected us to the best contractor, cabinet maker, countertop manufacturer, and tile supplier. Having someone in the know in the business connect you to the right folks is priceless. She also set up all of our orders for us, which meant we didn't need to count tiles or spend hours staring at fixtures trying to figure out what would fit in our bathroom space and also look good. She just took care of *everything*, was incredibly responsive and professional, and thoughtful throughout. You won't regret working with Paragon!

We remodeled our kitchen without a designer and I was happy to find Sincere Home. The best part of…read moreSincere Home is Kevin - they should give him a promotion! We visited several cabinet stores and most places only had MDF cabinets, but we wanted solid wood so that it would last longer. However, we didn't need fully custom cabinets. MDF cabinets are much cheaper around $5K for our project, but we ended up spending about $25K on ours, which were made in America. Kevin was able to lay out all the cabinets for us and discussed functionality. We're very happy with our lazy Susan corner cabinets, and having built in trash and microwave cabinets. He also helped us update the design after the demo too. Kevin's design was really helpful and we even used them for submitting our permit. I think a designer would have charged at least $5K, but I had a clear idea of what look and materials I wanted so and I was glad to commit the savings to better materials. 4 stars instead of 5 stars, because I think the management is very inflexible. We received the wrong size trash cans and I had to purchase my own, but did not receive even a $100 credit after spending so much there.

I had a bunch of friends that used sincere home decor for their cabinets. I was lucky enough to use…read morean amazing designer who was really really smart. Kailin Huang. My kitchen was really complex and she tirelessly tried to find a solution for me with their products. I had too many complexities to use the cabinets from this company. However, my designer was absolutely amazing and I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

We came in to check out cabinets and countertops for our ADU project, and we had a great…read moreexperience. They have a huge selection of countertop materials, and Kailin was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of helpful suggestions on choosing the right style and color for our project. The store manager also offered us a great package price when we ordered the cabinets and countertops together.

Quality/Quantity - One of the larger home decorating companies in the Bay Area. Well, at least in…read morethe Oakland area. My wife used to come here often when remodeling our last place. Now she is looking for ideas for my daughter. They also offer free kitchen design by appointment. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Free parking; I believe they also have another lot for excess parking. Open 5 days a week from 8:30am to 5pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Service - Okay. Price - Reasonable prices. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1988 with your 4 locations and still being family owned..

We were clueless about where to begin with our kitchen remodel but suspected we had to start with…read morecabinets. We sat down with Francis Combes and he patiently walked us through the whole process. Together we designed cabinets to fit our kitchen. Francis even helped us with questions we had regarding appliances, backsplash, faucets, and countertops. Francis is a professional and an artist through and through. Our contracter just finished the work, and IT LOOKS GREAT!!

My wife and I worked with Francis Combes at Ashby Lumber to design a custom floating vanity for our…read moremaster bathroom. He was terrific! Francis reassured us that it was straightforward to build something that would fit in our space and walked us through several options. He helped us pull together the final design of the drawers and cabinets and guided us toward sinks that would fit the space (ours were too large). He then kept us informed during the period of construction and delivery. It was a seamless process and the final product from Sollera Cabinetry is beautifully built. We strongly recommend that you consider Ashby Lumber for custom cabinetry. You won't be disappointed.

I needed help with model numbers of a toilet carrier we purchased 5 years ago. I texted after…read morehours. Dashanee answered my text early the next morning. After supplying him with pictures and as much info as I knew (approximate time frame), he said he'd try to look my order up. Dashanee was able to quickly supply me with a purchase date, the model numbers and he included a link to parts. Wonderful service. I would highly recommend Rubensteins supply.

We had to replace a kitchen faucet that had been discontinued. We wanted a nice one not junk from…read moreHome Depot. After a lot of online looking we identified a couple of brands and ended up here. The counter person was incredibly patient with us, answered questions by phone and generally was very supportive. Pricing was comparable to online stores. Yes it is not a showroom and caters to contractors. But we are now big fans (relative to Moran especially which was not helpful)

We had to fully gut and DIY our kitchen renovation, and since it was unexpected, we had a tight…read morebudget to make it happen. Tl;dr Great price point for relatively good quality solid wood cabinets compared to other places that does mixed-MDF and costs more. My SIL recommended Granite Expo for their price point and quality. They use Milzen brand cabinets and the cabinet builder is just 2 minutes away from their store. My review is on the kitchen cabinets and the purchasing process. I shopped around at other local SF, Oakland, and Hayward cabinet shops and had a rendering made from their Emeryville location before deciding to move forward with buying from Granite Expo Oakland location. I was able to speak to a rep within 10 minutes with my rendering to place my order, we did 15 cabinets in M21 Hollis White cabinets (shaker style) and it was ready to pick up within the same week. On pick up day, we brought our truck and made 2 runs. The warehouse workers helped load in which was so helpful, and handles were included in the price. They have a lot in stock, just need time to build or can sell it to you not built if preferred for pick up. Overall a smooth purchase and the sales associate I worked with was well-versed in helping beginners like me with a consultation, and not too chatty or pressuring to up sell. Good spot for a no frills buy.

Pricing was very good. I saw bathroom counters with sinks built in as low as $68! We got one (photo…read moreincluded) for a tad over $200. A 9 foot edging was an extra $55. Out the door and in the trunk under $300 and installed the following week. I even heard my handyman say WOW upstairs when I wasn't present and I asked him if he needed help and he said NO I was shocked you got such a great price!

Rick and Al have retired, as Dave C. says. But the phone…read morenumber still works. One of them is still selling appliances, without a showroom. I think that the other does repairs.

After many years of business in Oakland, Reeds supply closed. Rick and Al both retired. I don't…read moreknow what they're doing now and I believe the city bought the building. It was a great place to shop.